Pakistani representative arrives in Tehran; Iran evaluates latest peace proposal

As diplomatic mediation in the Middle East conflict accelerates, Iran is considering the latest peace proposal from the United States. Pakistan's Army Chief, Asim Munir, has arrived in Tehran to initiate a new round of talks. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, warned that the visit does not represent a "turning point or a decisive stage," noting that "deep and broad" differences persist. Since the ceasefire on April 8, no permanent agreement has been reached, and the Strait of Hormuz—which carries one-fifth of the world's oil and gas—has not fully reopened. President Trump described the intermittent negotiations as hovering on the "border between reaching a deal and restarting attacks," and has not ruled out further military strikes.